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The Trigger Effect (1996)

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Kyle MacLachlan Kyle MacLachlan
Matthew
Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth Shue
Annie Kay


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David Koepp David Koepp
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7 years, 10 months ago at Jun 15 8:09
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I have actually never heard of this before. I ended up coming across this while exploring Netflix. I read the description and it caught my attention. I also think the cast is pretty nice for something under the radar. This is the only film written by James Burke. As for David Koepp he is really well known for writing and directing. As a director he was unfortunately behind Mortdecai. He did also d... read more

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12 years, 1 month ago at Mar 17 22:43
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David Koepp is above all a famous screen-writer but, after a while, he decided to take his chance as a director and this was his directing dรฉbut. I noticed this flick didn't get much love but I don't think it is that bad at all. To beginning with, I thought that the whole concept was actually terrific and I really wondered how the whole thing would evolve. Unfortunately, the execution was not tha... read more
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The Trigger Effect is a 1996 thriller film written and directed by David Koepp from James Burke's documentary series Connections. The film stars Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue and Dermot Mulroney.
Release date: 30 August 1996
UPC: 025192006128
Tags: 1996 (2), 1990s (2), Drama (1), Thriller (1), Usa (1), Spiritual Cinema (1), Sort (1), SnP (1)
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" When a blackout hits, it doesn't take long before Matthew and Annie start breaking the law to protect themselves as they steal medicine for their sick child. But when the power stays out for several days and violence erupts, both the couple and their friend, Joe, decide that the best action is driving to Annie's parents' home. During the long road trip, they must stop to steal gasoline -- but those with resources are desperately guarding them. The film, featured a early performance by Greg "


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" When a blackout hits, it doesn't take long before Matthew and Annie start breaking the law to protect themselves as they steal medicine for their sick child. But when the power stays out for several days and violence erupts, both the couple and their friend, Joe, decide that the best action is driving to Annie's parents' home. During the long road trip, they must stop to steal gasoline -- but those with resources are desperately guarding them. The film, featured a early performance by Greg "


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" Familiar Actors: Kyle MacLachlan Elisabeth Shue Dermot Mulroney Richard T. Jones Michael Rooker Rick Worthy Greg Grunberg and Richard Schiff True Rating: 7.4/10 My Review: The Trigger Review"


BAMF posted a review 7 years, 10 months ago

“I have actually never heard of this before. I ended up coming across this while exploring Netflix. I read the description and it caught my attention. I also think the cast is pretty nice for something under the radar. This is the only film written by James Burke. As for David Koepp he is really well known for writing and directing. As a director he was unfortunately behind Mortdecai. He did also do Premium Rush and Secret Window which were both okay. As a writer he succeeded with many like the first two Jurassic Parks and Mission: Impossible. His failure however was only Zathura so far in my opinion. Well that's an interesting beginning. Wow I swear it's crazy seeing these actors so much younger. Profoundly evil sounds about right. Now it shall soon begin. The way the world is now I could ” read more

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